[Luthando Mrwebi]

Howzit everyone!

Luthando here from South Africa (huge hint in the greeting). I've never been part of a forum before but SLKworld.com has been a hit in most of my online searches for information in the past. I've owned my R171 since 2008 and while she is getting a bit "mature" I still love the little machine. It's the 200 Kompressor which has always been a bit of a regret but now with your help I will do what I can to get the most out of her. As you can see I'm an MB fan and that won't change any time soon. I have a DIY attitude :nerd: and want to do my best to maintain my car! Also a huge fan of the Petrolicious community and hoping to have a long relationship with my car similar to most of the story tellers. Looking forward to many discussions with you all. Thanks
:grin:

 

[jbanks15]

I rotated your picture

Welcome to SLKWorld.com: The #1 Mercedes-Benz SLK Forum from Valrico, Florida!

owner's and maintenance manuals great R171 info:

later year owner's/maintenance/comand manuals, top right in the link below:
Bill's Den: Documents

Lube those seals:
http://www.slkworld.com/226839-post1.html

your brochure:
http://www.slkworld.com/general-discussion/167265-mercedes-brochure-archive.html#post1511249

mods you should do:
smarttop

http://www.slkworld.com/general-discussion/121481-what-smarttop-all-members-keep-talking-about.html

clear or tinted side markers
shorty antenna
led license plate bulbs
led parking lights
carbon fiber on the C pillars http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/50849-ive-taken-cf-plunge.html
carbon fiber center caps
oem windscreen or lighted/etched windscreen
See my mod albums for more ideas

Post your vin in the Vehicle Datacard Request section to get a free datacard (options on your car). If looking for a car, get the options before you buy!

http://www.slkworld.com/vehicle-data-card/67706-free-how-get-free-datacard.html


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[Luthando Mrwebi]

Thanks Jeff,

Forums are new to me so the navigation is a tad tricky but will get used to it in no time. Thanks for welcome and already getting into the suggested mods threads.

 

[curro101]

Welcome from Madrid....

 

[Dave54]

Welcome from Portland, Oregon. Enjoy the forum and the top down driving.

 

[Livefreeordie]

Welcome from New Hampshire

 

[jnc1948]

Welcome from North Carolina! USA



jnc1948

 

[cnovack]

Welcome from Southern Maryland USA!

 

[Avel Du]

Welcome from Wirral, England.

 

[mustbedreaming]

Hi and welcome from SW Florida, USA

 

[LIL DON SLK]

Welcome from the Sacramento Valley SLK Enthusiasts!

 

[AZ SLK]

Hi Luthando Mrwebi, a warm welcome from Southern Arizona. Good to have you on board. Enjoy the people, the forum, and top down cruisin'.

 

[hasontour]

Hi from London,

Welcome aboard!

 

[DAVIETHESCAFF]

Hi, welcome from Barrhead, Scotland. :smile:

 

[dbgrn]

Hi Luthando, and welcome from the UK Midlands!